Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to build a sustainable career in farming or agribusiness? If so, the 2026 Agricultural Training Programme by Leventis Foundation Nigeria offers you a life-changing opportunity to gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and industry-relevant knowledge completely free of charge.
About Leventis Foundation Nigeria
The Leventis Foundation Nigeria is a respected charitable organisation committed to empowering young people and farmers through modern, sustainable agricultural training. Since its establishment in 1987, the Foundation has played a leading role in transforming agriculture across Nigeria.
Over the years, the Foundation has set up six agricultural training schools across different agro-ecological zones. These schools operate in partnership with State Governments and are strategically located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Osun, Kano, and Gombe States. As a result, participants benefit from region-specific agricultural knowledge and practical exposure.
What the Agricultural Training Programme Offers
The programme runs for one full year and focuses on developing skilled, self-reliant farmers and agribusiness professionals. Throughout the training period, participants gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of agriculture and agricultural value chains.
Key Benefits of the Programme
- Comprehensive Agricultural Training: Learn crop production, livestock management, agribusiness, and value chain development.
- 100% Free Training: The programme covers tuition, accommodation, and feeding at no cost to successful applicants.
- Career-Focused Learning: The training prepares participants for profitable farming and agribusiness ventures.
- Community Impact: Graduates return to their communities equipped to improve food production and sustainability.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
The Leventis Foundation welcomes both male and female applicants who demonstrate a genuine interest in agriculture. To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be physically fit
- Be able to read and write in English (minimum of Junior Secondary School education may be required)
- Be between 18 and 40 years old
- Pass both the written and oral examinations
- Show a clear interest in agriculture
- Have a farming background (this serves as an added advantage)
How to Apply for the 2026 Agricultural Training Programme
Interested candidates should complete the online registration form by providing the following details:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Current State of Residence
- Residential Address
- Gender
- Marital Status
- State of Origin
- Local Government Area
- Highest Level of Education
- Preferred Training School
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Required Documents for Screening
Applicants must bring the following documents on the examination day:
- A handwritten cover letter
- A letter of attestation signed by:
- Chairman or Secretary of your Local Government of Origin, or
- A Justice of the Peace (JP)
- Two (2) recent passport photographs
- Three (3) reference letters
- Photocopies of academic certificates or other relevant documents
Note: Applicants living close to any of the training schools may submit physical applications directly.
Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training School Locations
Osun State
Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training School
Imo, P.M.B. 5074, Ilesa, Osun State
Kano State
Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training School
Panda, Albasu Local Government
P.M.B. 3555, Kano State
Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
Leventis Foundation Agricultural Training School
Yaba, Abaji Area Council
P.M.B. 001, Abaji, Abuja
Additional Training and Consultancy Services
Beyond the one-year programme, Leventis Foundation Nigeria also offers short courses and consultancy services in areas such as:
- Poultry production
- Vegetable farming
- Fish farming
- Beekeeping and honey production
- Mushroom cultivation
- Feed formulation
- Greenhouse and hydroponic farming
- Urban and climate-smart agriculture
- Processing, packaging, and value chain development
For more details, visit the official website:
🌐 www.leventisfoundation.org.ng
